The final days of winter have arrived, and most of us are looking forward to days with longer hours of sunlight, blooming flowers and warmer temperatures. If you’re planning your spring garden and outdoor “floor plan,” you’re probably also thinking of ways to get the most out of these warmer days. We know that everyone [...]

Spending time outdoors in the sun has been proven to be good for our health and well-being, and sometimes our own backyard is the best place to relax. As it gets colder, it can be tough to get outside, especially when doing so requires lots of bundling up. One of the easiest ways to enjoy [...]

2017 is a record year for ticks, according to the New York Times. North Carolina itself has experienced a large number of ticks this year because of a mild winter and high rainfall. As the weather starts to cool down in the month of August, being outside and in your backyard becomes more appealing, and [...]